Volts per Inch to Newtons per Coulomb Converter
Enter the electric field strength in volts per inch below to convert it to newtons per coulomb.
Convert Volts per Inch to Newtons per Coulomb
Enter a value in volts per inch (V/in) to convert to newtons per coulomb (N/C).
Volt per Inch to Newton per Coulomb Conversion Table
Table showing various volt per inch measurements converted to newtons per coulomb. Click any preset value or arrow to load it into the converter.
| Volts per Inch (V/in) | Newtons per Coulomb (N/C) |
|---|---|
| 1 V/in | 39.3700787 N/C |
| 2 V/in | 78.7401575 N/C |
| 2.5 V/in | 98.4251968 N/C |
| 5 V/in | 196.8503937 N/C |
| 10 V/in | 393.7007874 N/C |
| 15 V/in | 590.5511811 N/C |
| 20 V/in | 787.4015748 N/C |
| 25 V/in | 984.2519685 N/C |
| 30 V/in | 1,181.1023622 N/C |
| 50 V/in | 1,968.503937 N/C |
How to Convert Volts per Inch to Newtons per Coulomb
To convert volts per inch to newtons per coulomb, multiply the electric field strength by the following conversion ratio: 39.3700787 newtons per coulomb/volt per inch.
Since one volt per inch is equal to 39.3700787 newtons per coulomb, you can use this simple formula to convert:
The electric field strength in newtons per coulomb is equal to the electric field strength in volts per inch multiplied by 39.3700787.
For example, here's how to convert 5 volts per inch to newtons per coulomb using the formula above.
How Many Newtons per Coulomb Are in a Volt per Inch?
There are 39.3700787 newtons per coulomb in a volt per inch, which is why we use this value in the formula above.
Our volt per inch to newton per coulomb calculator automatically converts your electric field strength measurements with full decimal and scientific precision across US customary, imperial, and SI metric standards.
Volts per Inch and newtons per coulomb are both units used to measure electric field strength. Keep reading to learn more about each unit.
What Is a Volt per Inch?
A volt per inch is a unit of electric field strength equal to 39.3700787 volts per meter (V/m), the base unit for electric field strength. Equal to 39.3701 V/m. [1]
The volt per inch is classified as a US customary unit of electric field strength. Volts per Inch can be abbreviated as V/in; for example, 1 volt per inch can be written as 1 V/in.
When working with volts per inch (V/in) in formulas or technical specifications, always verify whether your target system uses SI metric, US customary, or British imperial standards.
In practice, volts per inch (V/in) are widely used across standard electric field strength applications within US customary workflows, engineering documentation, and technical data sheets.
What Is a Newton per Coulomb?
A newton per coulomb is a unit of electric field strength equal to 1 volts per meter (V/m), the base unit for electric field strength. Electrostatic force per unit charge (1 N/C = 1 V/m). [2]
The newton per coulomb is classified as an International System of Units (SI) unit of electric field strength. Newtons per Coulomb can be abbreviated as N/C; for example, 1 newton per coulomb can be written as 1 N/C.
When working with newtons per coulomb (N/C) in formulas or technical specifications, always verify whether your target system uses SI metric, US customary, or British imperial standards.
In practice, newtons per coulomb (N/C) are widely used across standard electric field strength applications within International System of Units (SI) workflows, engineering documentation, and technical data sheets.
When converting electric field strength between volts per inch (V/in) and newtons per coulomb (N/C), keep full floating-point precision (1 V/in = 39.3700787 N/C; 1 N/C = 0.0254 V/in) during intermediate calculations and round only the final newton per coulomb figure to match your instrument tolerance.
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References
- [1]NIST OWM StandardNIST OWM (SI Units — Length)·Electric Field Strength Metrology Standard — Volts per Inch (V/in) to Newtons per Coulomb (N/C)
- [2]BIPM SpecificationBIPM (SI Base Unit: Metre (m))·Unit Specifications: Volt per Inch (V/in) & Newton per Coulomb (N/C)
- [3]NIST HB 133 ReferenceNIST HB 133 (NIST Handbook 133 (2019 Ed.))·Conversion Factors & Mathematical Basis (V/in to N/C)